Kala Bio Inc is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for patients suffering from serious eye diseases
The company focuses on creating treatments that address unmet medical needs, particularly in areas where current options are limited or inadequate. Their research and development efforts are aimed at advancing novel drug delivery systems and formulations that enhance the effectiveness and safety of ophthalmic treatments. Through their commitment to scientific excellence and patient-centric solutions, Kala Bio strives to improve the quality of life for those affected by debilitating vision disorders.
ARLINGTON, Mass., Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KALA BIO, Inc. (NASDAQKALA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for rare and severe diseases of the eye, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with a select group of institutional accredited investors for the sale, in a private placement, of shares of its common stock and shares of its Series I Convertible Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series I Preferred Stock”), for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $10.75 million, before deducting offering expenses.
ARLINGTON, Mass., Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KALA BIO, Inc. (NASDAQKALA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for rare and severe diseases of the eye, today announced that Kim Brazzell, Ph.D., Head of R&D and Chief Medical Officer of KALA BIO, will present at the Piper Sandler 36th Annual Healthcare Conference being held in New York, NY on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. ET. Management will also be available for one-on-one meetings on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
ARLINGTON, Mass., Aug. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KALA BIO, Inc. (NASDAQKALA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for rare and severe diseases of the eye, today announced that Kim Brazzell, Ph.D., Head of R&D and Chief Medical Officer of KALA BIO, will present at the H.C. Wainwright 4th Annual Ophthalmology Conference, which is being held virtually. A pre-recorded presentation will be made available beginning on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. ET. Management will also be available for virtual one-on-one meetings throughout the conference.
-- Closed $12.5 million private placement financing led by SR One with participation from ADAR1 Capital Management and another life sciences-focused investor –
ARLINGTON, Mass., June 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KALA BIO, Inc. (NASDAQKALA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for rare and severe diseases of the eye, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with a select group of institutional accredited investors for the sale, in a private placement, of shares of its common stock and shares of its Series H Convertible Non-Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series H Preferred Stock”), for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $12.5 million, before deducting offering expenses.
ARLINGTON, Mass., May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KALA BIO, Inc. (NASDAQKALA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for rare and severe diseases of the eye, today announced that Kim Brazzell, Ph.D., Head of R&D and Chief Medical Officer of KALA BIO, will present at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference being held in New York, NY on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. ET. Management will also be available for one-on-one meetings on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
-- Advancing ongoing Phase 2b CHASE trial of KPI-012 for PCED; topline data targeted by year-end 2024 ---- Exploring opportunities to expand KPI-012 into additional corneal indications ---- Cash resources as of December 31, 2023, together with proceeds from the March 2024 private placement and anticipated funding remaining from CIRM award, expected to fund operations into 3Q 2025 --
ARLINGTON, Mass., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KALA BIO, Inc. (NASDAQKALA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for rare and severe diseases of the eye, today announced that Mark Iwicki, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of KALA BIO, will present a corporate overview at the TD Cowen 44th Annual Healthcare Conference being held in Boston on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 12:50 p.m. ET. Management will also be available for one-on-one meetings on Monday, March 4, 2024.
ARLINGTON, Mass., Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KALA BIO, Inc. (NASDAQKALA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for rare and severe diseases of the eye, today announced that management will present at the Oppenheimer 34th Annual Healthcare Life Sciences Conference, which is being held virtually. A pre-recorded fireside chat will be made available beginning on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Management will also be available for one-on-one meetings throughout the conference.
ARLINGTON, Mass., Jan. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KALA BIO, Inc. (Nasdaq:KALA), today announced that the Company granted non-statutory stock options to a new employee as an inducement award outside the Company’s Amended and Restated 2017 Equity Incentive Plan in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
-- Enrollment ongoing in CHASE Phase 2b clinical trial of KPI-012 for PCED; topline data expected in 2H 2024 ---- As of September 30, 2023, $56.1 million in cash and cash equivalents; together with anticipated remaining funding from CIRM award, expected to fund operations into 2Q 2025 --
ARLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KALA BIO, Inc. (Nasdaq:KALA), today announced that the Company granted non-statutory stock options to a new employee as an inducement award outside the Company’s Amended and Restated 2017 Equity Incentive Plan in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
ARLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KALA BIO, Inc. (NASDAQKALA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for rare and severe diseases of the eye, today announced that management will present at the H.C. Wainwright 25th Annual Global Investment Conference, being held virtually and in New York, NY. A pre-recorded presentation will be made available beginning on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. ET. Management will also be available for one-on-one meetings throughout the conference.
-- Actively enrolling patients in CHASE Phase 2b clinical trial of KPI-012 for the treatment of PCED; topline data targeted for 2Q 2024 -- -- Combangio, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of KALA, awarded $15 million grant by California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to support ongoing KPI-012 program for the treatment of PCED ---- Rebranded to KALA BIO, Inc. reflecting focus on advancing biologics for the treatment of rare, serious ophthalmic diseases ---- As of June 30, 2023, $59.2 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments; together with $15.0 million CIRM award expected to fund operations into 2Q 2025 --
ARLINGTON, Mass., Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KALA BIO, Inc. (Nasdaq:KALA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for rare and severe diseases of the eye, today announced that management will participate in the following investor conferences in August 2023:
ARLINGTON, Mass., Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:KALA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for rare and severe diseases of the eye, today announced that it will change its name to KALA BIO, Inc. effective August 2, 2023, to better reflect the company’s focus on advancing biologics for the treatment of ophthalmic conditions. KALA BIO is progressing an innovative pipeline built on its proprietary mesenchymal stem cell secretome (MSC-S) platform, which is designed to provide a cell-free, regenerative approach to disease management, with the potential to treat multiple diseases of the front and back of the eye.
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ARLINGTON, Mass., July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:KALA), today announced that the Company granted non-statutory stock options to a new employee as an inducement award outside the Company’s Amended and Restated 2017 Equity Incentive Plan in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
